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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

The central bank has doubled the digital loan limit to NRs one million, expanding credit access for MSMEs and individual borrowers.

News  the_farsight

The benchmark index fell for a third consecutive session on Monday, while daily turnover declined by more than NRs 1.5 billion, signaling cautious investor sentiment …

Market  the_farsight

From divesting government’s shares to opening door for NRN Participation

Market  the_farsight

The market closed lower on Tuesday after two straight days of gains, with most sector indices declining and daily turnover dropping sharply from the previous …

Market  the_farsight

From musical live tours of multiple artists and live performances to art exhibition and curated mentorship event, Kathmandu’s cultural calendar stays packed for May 26-31.

Art & Culture  the_farsight

The benchmark stock index rose 1% to close at 2,786.35 on Monday, with hydropower shares driving gains and daily turnover surging to NRs 5.98 billion.

News  the_farsight

Nepal’s stock market closed lower on Thursday despite a strong opening, with most sector indices ending in negative territory. Trading turnover improved slightly to NRs …

Market  the_farsight

Born from online outrage over a controversial “cockroach” remark allegedly made by India’s Chief Justice, the satirical initiative has quickly become a phenomenon on Instagram.

News  the_farsight

Tensions have risen over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy waterway gripped by Iran, which is under a U.S. naval blockade.

International  Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS)

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle presented the government’s budget framework in Parliament, focusing on governance reform, economic recovery, digital transformation, infrastructure development, and investment promotion …

Economy  the_farsight

Lumbini Province identified as the most vulnerable during the 2026 monsoon season, with risks of floods, landslides, heatwaves, and glacial lake outburst floods expected across …

Environment  the_farsight

The market continued its recovery on Monday with the NEPSE index climbing 38.19 points to 2,783.85. All sectoral indices ended higher, while trading turnover rose …

Market  the_farsight

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